Hi,
I am trying to decide between these 2 binoculars. I am an eyeglass wearer
and I do have close set eyes, so I need a pair with a minimum IPD of 56mm,
which BOTH of these models have. I find that all models with a minimum 58mm
IPD, and I CAN NOT get a complete circle when the barrels are fully closed!
I have owned the Vortex Broadwing 10 x42 with 56mm and they worked PERFECTLY!
Which of these 2 binos is the best build quality and best optics??
Thanks!
Michael
I happened to have both in hand today. It is pretty obvious they are the same thing. The feel,the hinge, the eyecup, the apparent sameness in lens and prisms, everything seems the same. Focus one of each and I could not seperate the image to save my life. The only difference is the Talon has thicker armor. I can touch the tip of my thumb to the tip of my middle finger grasping the ZEN around the barrel between the hinge. I can't with the Talon. This makes the Talon feel bigger than the ZEN. The ZEN is already big enough. Pick your brand and grab your card. It could just as easy be the Zen Ray Talon or the Vortex ED 2.
[QUOTE=raptorbfl;2119324]Hi,
I am trying to decide between these 2 binoculars. I am an eyeglass wearer
and I do have close set eyes, so I need a pair with a minimum IPD of 56mm,
which BOTH of these models have. I find that all models with a minimum 58mm
IPD, and I CAN NOT get a complete circle when the barrels are fully closed!
[/QUOTE]
A quick measurement on my Zen Ray ED2 shows it's minimum IPD to be 58mm.
If the Talon has teh same enclosure (and I believe Steve C if he say it has) then neither of these bins will work for you.
I can remember previous threads on small IPD bins (56mm like yours) and the problems people having in getting them. The top four makes bins do got to 56 or less.
But finding a mid range one might be more of a problem.
I just checked my ZR ED2 7x36 and that goes to 55mm. So that or any of the other equivalents (7x36 or 8x36) might fit the bill.